**The ideal Christmas gift for bookworms everywhere** WATERSTONES BEST FICTION BOOKS OF 2023
PICK WOMAN & HOME NOVEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH iPaper TOP FICTION PICK 'An absolutely
charming novel that all bookworms will adore' Red 'A balm for the soul and a glorious love
letter to books and reading' iPaper There was only one thing on her mind. 'I must start a
bookshop.' Yeongju did everything she was supposed to go to university marry a decent man
get a respectable job. Then it all fell apart. Burned out Yeongju abandons her old life quits
her high-flying career and follows her dream. She opens a bookshop. In a quaint neighbourhood
in Seoul surrounded by books Yeongju and her customers take refuge. From the lonely barista
to the unhappily married coffee roaster and the writer who sees something special in Yeongju -
they all have disappointments in their past. The Hyunam-dong Bookshop becomes the place where
they all learn how to truly live. A heart-warming story about finding comfort and acceptance
in your life - and the healing power of books. 'Delightful reflective and heart-warming'
Woman's Weekly ?Profound and healing ... a beautiful story at its heart' Woman & Home 'An
incredibly exciting debut novel. At once gentle and invigorating. I devoured it' Sarah Crossan
author of Here is the Beehive Reader Reviews: 'Love love love this book! Cosy heart warming
wholesome...Will be recommending this to everyone. It makes me smile when I think about it!'
'Such a beautiful book I adored the story and characters The writing style was gorgeous. 100%
recommend.' 'A love letter to books bookshops and all who love them' 'Such a warm and cosy
read! Was completely here for it...and the appreciation for books was magical' 'A
heart-warming cosy read that makes you think about how important it is to be happy and that we
can all find a place to call ?home'.'
